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Recently, Mina Chana and Adam Aucoin co-authored an article for The Legal Industry Reviews – Canada Edition. In the article “Trademark Basics for Businesses”, Mina and Adam discuss a few considerations for selecting trademarks and some of the benefits of registration in Canada. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/euiwfmMX (p.34) #SmartBiggarLeader #Trademarks #IPCanada

On July 17, the Canadian Patent Office launched MyCIPO Patents, a new database that allows for immediate application number confirmation when filing online, confirmation of electronic submissions and immediate payment receipts.   Charles Boulakia provides an overview of the current status of this new system and its implications for patent applications.   Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gGU3iwUz #Patents #PatentFiling #CIPO #IPCanada

Webinar | Impact of Bill 96 on product trademarks: insights from new regulation, OQLF’s guidelines and discussions with the OQLF Join us on Tuesday, November 26 for an insightful discussion with Christian Bolduc, Stéphanie Girard and Francesca Roy on addressing the French Charter requirements for trademarks appearing on products, considering the recently issued Quebec regulation and the OQLF's new guidelines. Topics will include: 💡 a comprehensive understanding of the French Charter regulation and the OQLF's new guidelines, with a focus on the rules and exceptions for products in Quebec 💡 clarifications made by the guidelines, as well as its apparent shortcomings, for products in Quebec 💡 practical resources to ensure your branding and trademarks align with the updated regulations Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/gsnv8etk #Bill96 #FrenchCharter #OQLF #Trademarks #AdvertisingLaw

In our October Rx IP Update, Smart & Biggar’s Life Sciences team provides the following updates: 💊Evolving pharmacy landscape signals more stringent regulatory scrutiny of “patient steering” 💊Government of Canada passes Pharmacare Act 💊PMPRB appoints Sharon Blady to Board and releases October 2024 NEWSletter Editors: Nancy Pei, Urszula Wojtyra Contributors: Pierre-Olivier Ferko, Brandon Heard, Chen Li, Alice Tseng #RxIPUpdate #LifeSciences https://lnkd.in/edc7N93

We are pleased to announce that Smart & Biggar has been named “Law Firm of the Year” in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms - Canada by Best Lawyers for our firm’s work in Intellectual Property Law and Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice. This recognition is granted to a single law firm per legal practice area nationwide, making this a landmark achievement for our firm. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gvfQn7JR #SmartBiggarLeaders #BestLawyers

On November 1, Adam Bobker will speak on a panel at the 13th Annual U of T Patent Colloquium. The discussion will focus on overbreadth and obviousness double patenting. Adam looks forward to sharing insights with fellow professionals in the field. The Patent Colloquium is hosted by the University of Toronto. Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/du2WPwin. #SmartBiggarConnect #DoublePatenting #IntellectualProperty #IPCanada

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s Green Technologies Program is a simple and cost-effective mechanism for fast tracking patent applications related to green technologies. In a recent article, Brigide Mattar and Audrey Berteau highlight the benefits of this program, which welcomes innovations aimed at resolving or mitigating environmental impacts or conserving the natural environment and resources. It includes a wide range of areas beyond traditional green technologies, such as wind turbines and solar panels. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/g2cJ-FkP #Patents #GreenTechnology #Innovation #IPCanada

This week, Carmela DeLuca will attend the 40th Anniversary T Cell Receptor Symposium and the Tak Mak Lab Reunion Symposium. Carmela will also speak on the patenting of T cell receptor technologies as part of the Tak Mak Lab Reunion Symposium. She looks forward to reconnecting with alumni and sharing insights with an international community of innovators. The T Cell Symposium is hosted by the Department of Medical Biophysics and Immunology at the University of Toronto and the Unity Health Network. Learn more about the Symposium: https://lnkd.in/d9kF6j8q #SmartBiggarConnect #Biotechnology #Patenting

Webinar | Developing a sound global trademark filing strategy: key considerations and best practices Join us on Thursday, November 21 for an insightful webinar with Graham A. Hood and Olivier Jean-Lévesque, who will guide you through the complexities of global trademark filing. Topics will include: 💡 steps for conducting thorough clearance searches 💡 insight into various filing systems, including national, regional and Madrid systems 💡 strategies for managing your trademark rights globally Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/g93R8Umt #Trademarks #TrademarkFiling #BrandProtection

This week, Olivier Jean-Lévesque and Francesca Roy will attend the AIDV-IWLA International Conference in Reims, France. They look forward to connecting with fellow experts in the field. The AIDV International Conference is designed to provide a forum for studies and debates on legal questions affecting the wine community and wine trade across the globe. Read more about the conference: https://lnkd.in/g-FCsKp #SmartBiggarConnect